Um.....noticing the pool for mechanics that work on ducatis here in northern Arizona is kiddie sized. Anyone know any freelance guys or shops? 

There was a guy several years ago who rode down from Flagstaff for our annual New Years ride to Tortilla Flats.  I can't remember his name though?  Just make a weekend of it and bring your bike down to Tom's Italian Tune and Service.  Tell him I sent you.    He took care of my Monsters for 9 years.  He's in Mesa..near Val Vista.  Should be back from summer break.  TriangleForge may work some on the bikes too.  He's in Prescott. 

BTW..Cottonwood?  Where did you get your 696..Scottsdale or AZSBK? 

I got my monster from scottsdale.